The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC

The Autism Wellbeing Podcast

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Tired of podcasts that don’t sound like real life? Welcome to The Autism Wellbeing Podcast — where real people sit on the sofa and talk honestly about life, autism, relationships, work, mess-ups, wins, and everything in between. Expect laughter, straight-talking, powerful stories, and the kind of conversations you don’t usually hear out loud. No scripts. No pretending. Just community, connection, and proper human moments. Made by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC — this is your space, your voices, your stories. Pull up a seat. You’re among friends.” On 19 April, Jon and...

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Episode 16 - Maria Moreira talks about her journey to becoming a therapist at AWP 06.07.2026 16:44

Hello! Welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Project's new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast, which has been created by the community members who use the services that they provide to autistic adults in and around Cheshire and across the UK! Joining Stephen on the show today is one of our incredible therapists and Therapist Co-Ordinator at the Autism Wellbeing Project, Maria Moreira. From worki...

Episode 15 - In Conversation with...Nicola Haigh talking about Kaleidoscope Festival at the Storyhouse, Chester 22.06.2026 15:53

Hello! Welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Project's new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast, which has been created by the community members who use the services that they provide to autistic adults in and around Cheshire and across the UK! Joining Stephen on the show today is Community Manager for multi-purpose venue. Storyhouse, Nicola Haigh, on-location for the first time! Recording in this...

Episode 14 - In Conversation with...Chris Barlow from Remtek Workplace 08.06.2026 26:25

Hello! Welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Project's new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast, which has been created by the community members who use the services that they provide to autistic adults in and around Cheshire and across the UK! Joining Sarah on her debut as co-host on the show today is Business Development Manager at Remtek Workplace, Chris Barlow. Remtek Workplace is a business t...

Episode 13 - In Conversation with...Deanna of One Hundred Acre Moments Photography 18.05.2026 19:20

Hello! Welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Project's new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast, which has been created by the community members who use the services that they provide to autistic adults in and around Cheshire and across the UK! Joining Stephen on the sofa today is SEN & family photographer and business owner of Hundred Acre Moments photography, Deanna. Being a mum to her autis...

Episode 12 - In Conversation with...Shari Söderström, PhD 04.05.2026 25:50

Hello! Welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Project's new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast, which has been created by the community members who use the services that they provide to autistic adults in and around Cheshire and across the UK! May the Fourth Be With You listeners! Joining Stephen on the sofa today is biochemical engineer and Star Wars enthusiast, Dr Shari Söderström. Brought up i...

Episode 11 - Joe Lewis - Wellbeing and inclusion lead (for young people and vulnerable adults) from Chester Storyhouse 30.03.2026 27:22

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is Joe Lewis, Wellbeing and inclusion lead (for young people and vulnerable adults) from Chester Storyhouse. Joe talks to Stephen about diagnositic overshadowing and how having cereb...

Episode 10 - Jon talks about Oliver McGowan Training and his Manchester Marathon fundraising for AWP 23.03.2026 20:42

Jon is back on the sofa, this time talking about his role as a Facilitating Trainer with AWP for The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training with AWP and the help and support given to the Co-Trainers with Lived Experience by AWP to ensure their wellbeing is given priority. He also talks about the Manchester Marathon fundraising he is doing with his fellow runners on April 19th 2026. We also discover wha...

Episode 9 - A Mother's Day special with Emily & Jen 15.03.2026 31:34

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode we welcome back AWP Co-Director Emily Abbott & her mum Jen. Jen & Emily Abbott talking about AWP, childhood experiences and the challenges with that that inspired Emily'...

Episode 8 - Emma & Stevo talk about AuDHD 09.03.2026 43:01

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is Emma & Stevo talking about the fun of co-occurring ADHD & Autism that is AuDHD. They chat about the tug of war battles and the times that the 2 conditions work well togeth...

Episode 7 - Jon Simons on the sofa with Stephen 02.03.2026 22:17

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is Jon Simons, Podcast Producer In this episode Stephen chats to Jon about his journey to being a therapist, his roles within AWP, his passion for keeping fit including his latest ch...

Episode 6 - Late diagnosis from a females perspective with Kath & Sarah 23.02.2026 28:56

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is our podcast Lead Researcher & Editor Kath & Sarah. In this episode Stephen chats to Kath & Sarah about menopause, mental health, the expectations of women and a whole...

Episode 5 - More about late diagnosis with Stevo 16.02.2026 22:15

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is our podcast Lead Producer Stevo. In this episode we chat more about his journey through life, late diagnosis, finding AWP and training as an Oliver McGowan Autistic Co-Trainer. W...

Episode 4 - Kath & Stevo and their experiences of being late diagnosed autistic 09.02.2026 24:35

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is our podcast Lead Producer Stevo & our lead Researcher Kath.. In this episode we discuss their journey from being diagnosed late in life. They both chat openly and honestly abo...

Episode 3 - Late diagnosis & acceptance with Steve O'Brien 02.02.2026 28:05

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. Joining Stephen on the sofa in this episode is our podcast Lead Producer Steve O'Brien aka Steve O. We cover his journey through life, late diagnosis and acceptance and training and becoming an Oliver McGowan Autistic Co-...

Episode 2 - Emma & Emily - The Directors of The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC 26.01.2026 30:39

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. For our second episode we have Emma Eager & Emily Abbott. The Founders & Directors of The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC. They are on the sofa with our host Stephen J Holloran chatting all things AWP, Oliver McGowan and...

Episode 1 - An Introduction to The Autism Wellbeing Podcast 16.01.2026 27:10

Hello and welcome to the Autism Wellbeing Projects brand new podcast, the Autism Wellbeing Podcast. This has been created by the community members of The Autism Wellbeing Project. In this episode we are introducing our host Stephen J Holloran is chatting with our editor Sarah L and researcher Kath C about what we're planning to talk about in future episodes. Get in touch, we'd love to hea...